Belkin F6D301 user manual Finding Available Networks in your Area, Network Name, Signal, Security

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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility

Finding Available Networks in your Area

Click on the “Available Networks” tab to display a list of all available wireless routers (and/or access points) in your area. To connect to an available network, click on the network you would like to connect to from the “Available Networks” list, and then click on the “Connect” button.

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(b)

(c)

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(i)

Note: In order to see your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router (or access point).

(a)Network Name

The SSID of the router or access point.

(b)Signal

The signal strength of the related router (or access point).

(c)Security

Will display “Off” when encryption is disabled, “WEP” when either 64-bit or 128-bit is enabled, or “WPA” when WPA

is enabled.

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Contents Wireless A+G Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionWireless Router or Access Point Placement IntroductionAvoid Obstacles and Interference Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Europe AustraliaNew Zealand SingaporeProduct Features OverviewProduct Specifications Applications and AdvantagesFrequently changing environments Temporary LANs for special projects or peak timePackage Contents System RequirementsInstalling and Setting Up the Card Installing and Setting Up the Card Insert Insert the Card into your ComputerYour setup is now complete How to Access the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Signal StrengthMonitoring the Status of your Network Connection Connect to NetworkChannel EncryptionLink Speed MoreSignal Finding Available Networks in your AreaNetwork Name SecurityType BandMac Address ConnectSetting up Wireless Network Profiles Transfer Rate Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Securing your Wi-Fi Network Wired Equivalent Privacy WEPEncryption Methods Bit WEPEncryption Keys Wi-Fi Protected Access WPAC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key Network key= Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server WPA with server Settings Configuring your Belkin Wireless Card to use Security Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-PSK no server Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-Radius Server or Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Problem SolutionName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Troubleshooting Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poor Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart SpeedTechnical Support FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeCanada-Industry Canada IC ModificationsEurope-European Union Notice Certification ID W002987 Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation Belkin Tech SupportBelkin B.V. Boeing Avenue